Question

william loves croissants. one day, when he came back from school, he found that the kitchen croissants that his mother had bought at a bakery. as soon as he smelled the croissants, his mouth water?
a. william’s brain sent a signal to his nose, which then sent a signal to his mouth to beg
b. the sensory receptors in william’s nose sent a signal directly to his mouth to begin w
c. the sensory receptors in william’s nose sent a signal to his brain, which then sent a begin watering.

Explanation:

The question involves how sensory input (smell of croissants) leads to a physical response (mouth watering). Sensory receptors in the nose detect the smell, send signals to the brain, and the brain then signals the mouth to water. Option C describes this correct pathway.

Answer:

C. The sensory receptors in William's nose sent a signal to his brain, which then sent a signal to his mouth to begin watering.